Career Services Coordinator

About the Team

Our Career Services team is dedicated to empowering students on their journey toward success, combining expertise and genuine commitment to each individual’s career and transfer goals. Led by our experienced Director, the team includes a Career Services Coordinator who provides personalized coaching, job search assistance, and professional development guidance, ensuring students are well-prepared for the workforce. Additionally, our Transfer Coordinator offers specialized support to help students seamlessly transition to four-year institutions, making sure they are informed, confident, and ready for the next step in their academic journey. Together, we are a dynamic team focused on delivering essential strategies that lead to meaningful opportunities for all students.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and organized Career Services Coordinator to join our team. The career Services Coordinator will play a key role in supporting students, alumni, and job seekers in their career development by providing resources, organizing events, and facilitating connections with potential employers. This position requires strong communication and organizational skills, a passion for career development, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will provide:

Student and Alumni Support:

• Assist students and alumni with career exploration, job search strategies, and professional development.
• Provide guidance on resume writing, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and interview preparation.
• Schedule and conduct one-on-one advising sessions to address individual career needs and goals.

Employer Relations:

• Build and maintain relationships with employers to create internship and job opportunities for students and alumni.
• Coordinate campus recruiting events, including career fairs, employer information sessions, and on-campus interviews.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employers seeking to recruit from the institution.

Event Planning and Coordination:

• Plan and execute career-related events, including workshops, seminars, and networking events.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and student organizations to promote career service programs and events.
• Manage events logistics, including scheduling, marketing, registration, and follow-up.

Resource Development:

• Develop and update career services materials, such as guides, handouts, and online resources.

Data Management and Reporting:

• Track and analyze career services data, including student engagement, job placement rates, and employer feedback.
• Prepare regular reports on the effectiveness of career services programs and initiatives.
• Utilize career services software and tools to manage student and employer data.

Collaboration and Outreach:

• Work closely with academic departments, faculty, and student success coaches to integrate career development into the academic experience.
• Conduct outreach to students and alumni to encourage participation in career services programs.
• Represent the career services department at meetings, conferences, and other events as needed.

We’re excited about you because…

• You possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills that will motivate and inspire our students to achieve their career and academic goals. Your proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement and initiating impactful projects demonstrates your drive and leadership. Your ability to adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, combined with your technical proficiency in G-Suite, Excel, and PowerPoint, will enhance our department’s efficiency.
• Required: Strong problem-solving abilities, resilience, and visionary thinking, along with your empathetic and effective coaching skills, make you the perfect fit to support and guide our student’s success.
• Nice to have: Bachelor’s degree in Career Counseling, Human Resources, Education, or a related field preferred.

What you’ll get:

A compensation package that includes a base salary + equity grant

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan (no employer match)
• PTO plan + several paid holidays
• Opportunity to make an impact – you’ll be an integral player in bringing our vision to life.